4 day celebration beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnival is celebrated with parades, floats and dancing in the streets.
2/8/2005, Tue
Carnival
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
4 day celebration beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnival is celebrated with parades, floats and dancing in the streets.
2/9/2005, Wed
Carnival
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
4 day celebration beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnival is celebrated with parades, floats and dancing in the streets.
2/10/2005, Thu
Carnival
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
4 day celebration beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnival is celebrated with parades, floats and dancing in the streets.
2/11/2005, Fri
Carnival
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
4 day celebration beginning the weekend before Lent, Carnival is celebrated with parades, floats and dancing in the streets.
2/24/2005, Thu
Flag Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National Holiday per Embassy. Civic ceremonies. Banks & Bus open.
3/20/2005, Sun
Palm Sunday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
3/21/2005, Mon
Benito Juarez's Birthday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Famous Mexican president and national hero
3/23/2005, Wed
Holy Wednesday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Half•day holiday
3/24/2005, Thu
Holy Thursday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
3/25/2005, Fri
Good Friday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
3/26/2005, Sat
Holy Saturday
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
3/27/2005, Sun
Easter
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
5/1/2005, Sun
Labor Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Called “Primero de Mayo”
5/5/2005, Thu
Puebla Battle - Cinco de Mayo
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
National holiday that honors the Mexican defeat of the French army at Pueblo de los Angeles in 1862
5/10/2005, Tue
Mother's Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Due to the importance of the mother in Mexican culture, Mother’s Day is an especially significant holiday.
9/1/2005, Thu
Presidential Report
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
2002: Banks & bus open per embassy.
9/16/2005, Fri
Independence Day/ Noche del Grito
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
11/2/2005, Wed
All Souls' Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
11/21/2005, Mon
Mexican Revolution Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
12/12/2005, Mon
Our Lady of Guadelupe
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Street processions
12/16/2005, Fri
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/17/2005, Sat
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/18/2005, Sun
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/19/2005, Mon
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/20/2005, Tue
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/21/2005, Wed
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/22/2005, Thu
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/23/2005, Fri
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/24/2005, Sat
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/24/2005, Sat
Christmas Eve
Businesses Closed
PM
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
12/25/2005, Sun
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/25/2005, Sun
Christmas Day
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
12/26/2005, Mon
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/27/2005, Tue
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/28/2005, Wed
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/29/2005, Thu
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/30/2005, Fri
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/31/2005, Sat
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
12/31/2005, Sat
New Year's Eve
Businesses Closed
PM
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
–
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
1/1/2006, Sun
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
1/2/2006, Mon
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
1/3/2006, Tue
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
1/4/2006, Wed
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
1/5/2006, Thu
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6
1/6/2006, Fri
Los Posadas
Businesses Closed
Banks Closed
Religious Holiday
Religion
Christian
Disrespectful to Hold an Event
–
Note
Celebrates Joseph and Mary’s search for shelter. Is celebrated with candlelight processions that end at various nativity scenes. Continues through Jan. 6